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*BySPHLdefinition, Vets are players who have 224 or more professional games played. Each team is allowed up to 3 vets on their roster. All 3 vets have to have a combined total of less than900games played.

The Quad City Storm announced today that the team has signed Philadelphia native Donald Olivieri and Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada native Bryan Arneson to a professional tryout agreement for the team’s October training camp.
Philadelphia native Donald Olivieri joins the Storm following a stint in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) with the Rapid City Rush. Olivieri has also played with Mississippi Riverkings, Evansville Thunderbolts and Peoria Rivermen in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) and with Missouri Mavericks and Norfolk Admirals in the ECHL. Olivieri stands at 6 foot and weighs in at 205 pounds and has proven he's a physical player who stands up for his team. Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, "Don is a strong offensive defense-men who is not afraid to throw the body.” “He has a heavy shot that makes teams really pay on the power play,” he added.
The Canadian born Bryan Arneson previously played in the ECHL with the Wheeling Nailers and in the SPHL with the Mississippi Riverkings. Arneson stands at 5'11” and weighs in at 180 pounds and has a scoring touching, having aced 16 goals last season with Mississippi. “Bryan is a gritty winger who get under the other team’s skin; opponents take notice when he is on the ice because of his hard hits, “ said new head coach Dave Pszenyczny.
The addition of Donald Olivieri and Bryan Arneson bring the Storm's training camp ledger to four players, which includes the previously announced players Nicola Levesque and Vladimir Nikiforov, both signed to professional tryout agreements earlier this month. The Quad City Storm are expected to open their training camp in early October prior to October 13’s preseason game against the Peoria Rivermen at Peoria's very own Carver Arena. The Storm's regular-season schedule is set to begin October 20 against the Peoria Rivermen at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.

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The Quad-City Storm announced they signed goaltender Peter Di Salvo and forward Austin Hervey to professional tryout agreements Monday.

Di Salvo, 27, is entering his sixth professional season split between three leagues, the majority with the Southern Professional Hockey League.

Di Salvo, an Oakville, Ontario native split last season between the Fayetteville Marksmen, the Peoria Rivermen and the Macon Mayhem in the SPHL, with a 3.16 goals against average and a .896 save percentage in 35 games.

In 128 career SPHL games, Di Salvo is 73-35-11 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .906 save percentage. He's also played in 15 ECHL games in his career.

"Peter is a proven, veteran goalie who can steal a game for the team and win a championship in this league," head coach Dave Pszenyczny said. "He brings leadership and a growing mentality to the rink every day."

Hervey, 25, played in 55 games with the SPHL's Knoxville Ice Bears last season, scoring 12 goals and adding 15 assists while posting a minus-8 rating.

The Brighton, Michigan native played in five ECHL games in 2017, scoring one goal and adding one assist with the Indy Fuel.

Hervey is one of the six players the Storm selected in the SPHL expansion draft in June.

"Austin is one of the players we were adamant about getting in the expansion draft and is an intense power forward that brings size and a scorer's touch," Pszenyczny said.

The Quad City Storm announced today that the team has signed Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada native Ludlow Harris and Bakersfield, California’s Mitchell Mueller to a professional tryout agreement for the team’s October training camp. The Storm also announced the team has hired Mississippi native Josh Eaves as the Equipment Manager for the 2018-2019 season.

Canada native Ludlow Harris joins the Storm following stints in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Federal Hockey League (FHL) and the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), most recently with Macon Mayhem and Fayetteville Marksmen. Harris, known to his fans as “Junior,” is 26 years old and stands at 6’ and weighs in at 195 pounds and has proven to be a top defensemen. Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, "He is a player I wanted on the back end to give us a physical presence along with an offensive threat.” “Look for big things to come from him this up-coming season,” he added.

The California born Mitchell Mueller previously played in the FHL, ECHL and SPHL, most recently with the Fayetteville Marksmen and Norfolk Admirals. The 24 year old winger stands at 6'3" and weighs in at 215 pounds. "Mitchell is a hard-nosed winger who has experience at the next level and is not afraid to go to the dirty areas,” said new head coach Dave Pszenyczny. “He will do whatever is needed for the team to succeed," he added.

The addition of Harris and Mueller will bring the Storm's training camp ledger to eight players, which includes the previously announced players Peter DiSalvo, Austin Hervey, Donald Olivieri, Bryan Arneson, Nicola Levesque and Vladimir Nikiforov. The Quad City Storm are expected to open their training camp in early October prior to October 13’s preseason game against the Peoria Rivermen at Peoria's very own Carver Arena. The Storm's regular-season schedule is set to begin October 20 against the Peoria Rivermen at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.

The new hockey team also announced that Josh Eaves has been hired as Equipment Manager for the inaugural season. The Illinois born, Mississippi raised Eaves comes to the Storm direct from the SPHL’s very own Birmingham Bulls. Prior to that Eaves worked for the Mississippi Riverkings. Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, “I know he has a great work ethic and is a good person to be around.’

Watch for updates and announcements on our website (www.quadcitystorm) and follow along with us on our social media platforms on Facebook (search Quad City Storm), Twitter (@QuadCityStorm), Instagram (@qcstorm). Our office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday by appointment only and our team can be reached by calling 309-277-1364.

The Quad City Storm announced today that the team has signed Dalton Mills and John Scully to a professional tryout agreement for the team’s October training camp.

Hailing from Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, Dalton Mills joins the Storm following 4 years playing at the college level with Concordia College. Mills stands at 6 foot and weighs in at 190 pounds and has proven to be a top forward. Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, "I believe Dalton will be able to make the transition from college to the pros smoothly given his shot and skating ability!”

The Arlington Heights, Illinois native John Scully previously played in the Federal Hockey League (FHL) and Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), most recently with the Mississippi River Kings and Watertown Wolves. The 26 year old winger stands at 6 foot and weighs in at 190 pounds. "He shows great leadership through his hard work,” said new head coach Dave Pszenyczny. He added, “I want winners on my team and John has proven to be a champ in the FHL.”

The addition of Mills and Scully will bring the Storm's training camp ledger to ten players, which includes the previously announced players Ludlow Harris, Micthell Mueller, Peter DiSalvo, Austin Hervey, Donald Olivieri, Bryan Arneson, Nicola Levesque and Vladimir Nikiforov. The Quad City Storm are expected to open their training camp in early October prior to October 13’s preseason game against the Peoria Rivermen at Peoria's very own Carver Arena. The Storm's regular-season schedule is set to begin October 20 against the Peoria Rivermen at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.

Watch for updates and announcements on our website (www.quadcitystorm) and follow along with us on our social media platforms on Facebook (search Quad City Storm), Twitter (@QuadCityStorm), Instagram (@qcstorm). Our office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday by appointment only and our team can be reached by calling 309-277-1364.

The Quad City Storm announced today that the team has signed Eric Levine, Al Graves and Skyler Smutek to a professional tryout agreement for the team’s October training camp.

Wheeling, Illinois native Eric Levine has previously played in the Central Hockey League (CHL), East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) and Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), most recently with the Indy Fuel and Peoria Rivermen. The 29 year old goalie stands at 6’3” and weighs in at 185 pounds. Quad City Storm Head Coach Dave Pszenyczny“He brings experience and leadership between the pipes. Very entertaining to watch. Makes saves look easy.”

The King of Prussia, Pennsylvania born Al Graves previously played in the Federal Hockey League (FHL) and SPHL, most recently with the Huntsville Havoc and Fayettesville Marksmen. The 29 year old winger stands at 6’1” and weighs in at 225 pounds. "Al provides our team with a physical presence and is always there to protect his teammates, a true selfless player,” said Coach Dave Pszenyczny.

Hailing from Kent, Washington, Skyler Smutek has played in the FHL and SPHL, most recently with the Carolina Thunderbirds and Huntsville Havoc. The 28 year old defensemen stands at 6’ and weighs in at 185 pounds. Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, “Skyler is an ‘in-your-face’ defensemen who agitates opponents and likes the rough style of play but also has skill from the blue line.”

The Quad City Storm are expected to open their training camp in early October prior to October 13’s preseason game against the Peoria Rivermen at Peoria's very own Carver Arena. The Storm's regular-season schedule is set to begin October 20 against the Peoria Rivermen at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.

Watch for updates and announcements on our website (www.quadcitystorm) and follow along with us on our social media platforms on Facebook (search Quad City Storm), Twitter (@QuadCityStorm), Instagram (@qcstorm). Our office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday by appointment only and our team can be reached by calling 309-277-1364.

The Quad City Storm announced today that the team has signed Chris Kravchuk, Troy Henley, Vinny Caligiuri, Jake Schultz, Joe McKeown, and Tommy Tsicos to a professional tryout agreement for the team’s October training camp.

Chicago, Illinois native Chris Kravchuk most recently played in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs and the Fayettesville Marksmen. Quad City Storm Head Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, “Chris brings grit and size to our back end and is a tough player to play against while being a steady defensemen.” More info on Kravhuck can be found here: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=160039.

The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania born Troy Henley previously played in the SPHL with the Fayettesville Marksmen. “Troy is a young defensemen looking to make an impact in his rookie season,” said Coach Dave Pszenyczny. More info on Henley can be found here: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=170126.

Hailing from Shoreham, New York, Vinny Caligiuri most recently played in the SPHL with the Fayettesville Marksmen. Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, “Vinny is looking to make name for himself in the Quad Cities after successful stints in Danville and Fayettesville.” More info on Caligiuri can be found here: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=173187.

Rochester, New York native Jake Schultz comes to the Storm having recently played in the ECHL with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and in the SPHL with Mississippi River Kings. Quad City Storm Head Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, “Opponents notice when Jake is on the ice and loves to protect with teammates and makes sure no is taking liberties.” “Jake is one of toughest players in the league, “ he added. More info on Schultz can be found here: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=176154.

Campbellford, Ontario, Canada born Joe McKeown comes directly from the SPHL and the Quad City rival team Peoria Rivermen. “Joe is a physical presence and he creates a spaces for his line-mates and he can make a play when he has the puck,” said Coach Dave Pszenyczny. More info on McKeown can be found here: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=160021.

Tommy Tsicos hails from Barrie, Ontario, Canada and most recently played in the FHL with the Carolina Redbirds. Head Coach Dave Pszenyczny said, “Tommy is a player who all the tools: he can score, make plays and hits; he is a reliable player in any position.” More info on Tsicos can be found here: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=125516.